Benjamin Sesko Backs Managerless Man Utd for a Positive 2026

Benjamin Sesko believes “great things are coming” to Manchester United despite the club’s winless start to 2026.

Manchester United are currently on the lookout for a new manager after Ruben Amorim was dismissed just 14-month after he took charge.

Amorim failed to live up to expectation and United’s 1-1 draw at rivals Leeds was enough to see him lose his job.

That compounded the same result at home to rock-bottom Wolves in United’s final fixture of 2025 and another draw followed away to promoted opposition on Wednesday in Darren Fletcher’s first match as interim coach.

United were held 2-2 by Burnley but remain seventh in the standings and within touching distance of the Champions League places. Sesko was in top form as he scored a sublime brace at Turf Moor and he believes his team can end a bumpy season strongly.

Benjamin Sesko celebrates scoring United’s first goal during their Premier League match against Burnley. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Put to the summer signing that United looked like a group with resilience and togetherness, he said: “Definitely. I think in general we’re a really great group.

“We’re doing everything to try prove ourselves every single time.

“We just have to keep going, keep pushing, because I think we’re great and, yeah, I believe that great things are coming.”

Sesko has struggled to make an impact since his big-money move from RB Leipzig but showed his prowess with a pair of fine finishes at Turf Moor.

“It feels great because we created great chances, especially with those two goals,” the 22-year-old said after doubling his United tally. “Great movements, great ball.

“With this kind of situation, we are showing what team we are, what we are capable of and, yeah, it’s great for the future, obviously.”

But while pleased with his impact and confident in the team’s quality, Sesko is aware as anyone that United need to start racking up wins.

“It feels obviously disappointing because I think we were fighting, we were giving our best, we were creating a lot of chances,” he told MUTV.

“Basically, the ball was two times in the net, like over the line, but the opponent just took it out.

“We’re creating good chances. Unfortunately, we received two goals.

“We still get a draw, which is important, but now it’s just up to us to try to focus on the details and try to win the next game.”

While United continue their search for a coach, Fletcher will again be in caretaker charge for Sunday’s FA Cup tie against Brighton as talks continue with leading candidates Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Michael Carrick about taking the role for the remainer of the season.